Xbox and The Coalition announced the Gears eSports Pro Circuit for Gears of War 4 where players can compete in marquee live open events around the world for more than $1,000,000 in cash prizes.
Players worldwide can earn "Gears Pro Points" by competing in regional MLG GameBattles online ladders and in daily and weekly tournaments. Gears Pro Points qualify players for the international circuit open LAN events that take place every 1-2 months from the Gears of War 4 game launch in October 2016 to July 2017. Top teams from North America, Europe, Latin America, and Oceania will qualify via Gears Pro Points to be flown around the world to compete against each other at these events. Teams that don’t qualify for the top travel spots will still be able to compete at local events or any international event of their choosing.
The marquee live events and prize pool breakdown are as follows:
| Date; | City; | Teams; | Prize Pool |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 25-27, 2016 | Columbus, USA | 108+ | $250,000 |
| December 17-18, 2016 | London, United Kingdom | 32 | $100,000 |
| Spring 2017 | Mexico City, Mexico | 32 | $75,000 |
| Spring 2017 | Columbus, USA | 16 | $100,000 |
| Spring/Summer 2017 | Paris, France | 32 | $75,000 |
| Summer 2017 | 108+ | $250,000 |
An additional $100,000 event will take place at a surprise location plus a launch event in October 2016 during the program for a total of eight LAN events over the course of 10 months. Players around the world will also be able to compete online for a starting $50,000 in online prizes for weekly tournaments.
The $1,000,000 prize pool is just a start as Gears eSports will allow fans to purchase in-game content that contribute to the Circuit's prize pool.
For more detailed information on the Gears eSports Pro Circuit and online competitions, you can check www.gears.gg.
